Philanthropy

• Encourage chapter participation in the activities and philanthropy events of the campus Panhellenic and Greek-letter organizations. • Be familiar with the National Panhellenic Conference Unanimous Agreements. • Support the NPC Unanimous Agreements and advise the committee in educating the chapter about them. Work with the Membership Adviser to ensure the Panhellenic Delegate fully understands and complies with all NPC guidelines and agreements. • Inform the Membership Adviser of any proposed…

philanthropists could contribute donations far more effectively than the government by funding institutions which provided unique assistance and individual purposes for public improvement (Lapsansky-Werner et. all 193). His primary focus in his philanthropy was education. He founded the Carnegie Institution (est. 1902) which funded scientific research and teacher pensions. He also established well over two thousand public libraries (America 's Library 2). Carnegie was reluctant to just "hand out…

together, socialize, and participate in philanthropy events. New students are often intrigued to join Greek life due to the encompassment of many attributes people commonly look for in their college experience. For instance, attending parties (known as mixers) at fraternity houses, creating long lasting friendships, and most importantly the feeling a sense of belonging. Greek life is a…

I was able to ask questions about what each of the sororities volunteered with. Sigma Kappa’s philanthropy was Alzheimer’s disease, the Maine Sea Coast Mission, and Inherit the Earth. Alpha Phi’s philanthropy consists of supporting Women’s Heart Health. Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropy involves with school and college readiness. The third day of formal recruitment was preference night. During preference night, I got to talk to one girl…

Ever since I saw the movie Legally Blonde when I was five years old, I dreamed of joining a sorority. I loved the idea of having sisters who would always have my back. Thirteen years later, I was a little skeptical of the whole process and I was not the only one either. My family and friends disapproved of sororities. They saw it as “just buying friends.” Some even thought they were “degrading to women.” However, I decided to ignore their criticism and live my five year old dream. I did not want…

From August 2010 to present day, I transitioned from a career in theatre to one in social justice. After obtaining my master’s degree in human rights, I gained important advocacy skills working as a non-profit professional. My post-college activities are detailed as follows. I. August 2010 – September 2011, professional theatre artist and actor Upon graduating from college in August 2010, I worked as a professional actor, director, and playwright in New York City. During this time, I focused on…

Thank you for your comments. Learning another language in order to serve another community much better that shows an act of compassion. Global health and the global economic crisis affect the entire world, and no one would be exempt from this catastrophic. We as the nurse practitioners, our presence may not prevent or save the world from the global health and the global economic crisis, but will make a difference. There are many organizations that need people from health care to volunteer to…

As a publicly traded corporation, how can Home Depot justify budgeting so much money for philanthropy? What areas other than the environment, disaster relief, affordable housing, and at-risk youth might be appropriate for strategic philanthropy by Home Depot? Home Depot can budget such a large amount of money toward philanthropy for the same reason they can spend so much on advertising. While many customers may be urged to visit Home Depot due to the latest commercial, circular or sale, many…

The research focuses on whether non-profits are still relevant when businesses are focusing on philanthropy…

Many say that wealth creates happiness, yet even the richest people are discontent. Others say that philanthropy creates joy, yet even the most charitable people give, give, give and eventually have nothing for themselves. Neither are living “the good life” because they either care too much about the community while neglecting their own desires or care too much about themselves while neglecting society’s needs. Therefore, in order to fully experience “the good life”--a life of happiness with…